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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.63, 5,076.18 and 1,410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.63, 5,076.18 and 1,410.74 is: 2,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.63 : 5,076.18 = 1,410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.63/5,076.18 = 1,410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.63x = 5,076.18 × 1,410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.63x = 7,161,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161,170.17/3,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.17

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